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One Billion in oil sales
Hillbilly wisdom: you must accept that change is needed before you can change anything. It is being reported that Venezuela sold 1 billion in oil sales. What does that mean? Perhaps the per day volume is up. Without improvement or change in the infrastructure, Venezuela has increased production. Assume this… Read more.
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Party versus People
Hillbilly wisdom: Things can be bought: material things and political influence but not everything can be bought. Some things must be earned and once earned they must be protected. Invisible things that defines the United States. It is what and who we are. They cannot be purchased. It is good… Read more.
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Problem with BIG and BEAUTIFUL
Hillbilly wisdom: Once again we are faced with the same old scenario. There is a part of the government which will allow the uni party to act like they are battling for their position. Some would have the United States cut funding to an agency because they are not following… Read more.
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Their Law and our Law
Hillbilly wisdom: Guilt or innocence is determined by the choice of the law in question. Watch the court proceedings: what are the charges? On march17, 2023 the ICC issued arrest warrants for “unlawful deportation and transfer of children from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation”. Other charges have… Read more.
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Unintended effects of tariffs?
Hillbilly wisdom: the most obvious result of tariffs is increased cost between the trading partners. If the products are essential then the trade will continue no matter the cost. In essential cost trades, the cost of tariffs are passed through to the consumer. Who benefits? Tariffs have enabled China to… Read more.
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Cotton and the Save Act
Hillbilly wisdom: my comments are really questions. There needs to be a “national set of rules” in regard to federal elections of the president. Members of Congress are quick to jump up and pass any and everything that the president suggests. Senator Cotton is co sponsor of the SAVE act.… Read more.
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Can you not see
Hillbilly wisdom: No one believes that it is impossible to not see through the lies. And yet, we are a nation divided on a majority of issues. Each side thinks they are morally and ethically right. Instead of seeking a middle ground, each side thinks the other side is wrong.… Read more.
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Can you not see
Hillbilly wisdom: No one believes that it is impossible to not see through the lies. And yet, we are a nation divided on a majority of issues. Each side thinks they are morally and ethically right. Instead of seeking a middle ground, each side thinks the other side is wrong.… Read more.
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Unarmed or disarmed
Hillbilly version: The most prevalent reason for a person licensed to carry a weapon is self defense. At what point does a person licensed to carry a firearm become an unarmed civilian? It is one thing to have possession of a weapon. The potential for violence is increased if the… Read more.
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Deportation Acceleration Act
Hillbilly version: Senator Cotton, could you explain the apparent attitude shift toward enforcement of the law? Your proposed deportation act suggests an accelerated time line for illegals convicted of a felon. Does this mean the felon would not be subject to the sentences of the court in effect getting a… Read more.